Bundesliga's triumphant finish, owed to Egloff's contribution:
Karlsruhe SC Kicks Off New Season with a Win Against SC Preußen Münster
In a thrilling 2. Bundesliga match on August 2, 2025, Karlsruhe SC secured their first victory of the season against SC Preußen Münster. The game, played before a crowd of 29,575 spectators, saw Marvin Wanitzek make a significant impact as he celebrated his 200th 2. Bundesliga game for Karlsruhe by scoring a crucial goal [1][2][3].
The Badeners took an early lead, with Louey Ben Farhat scoring the opening goal in the 7th minute, followed by Wanitzek's well-placed shot at the 21st minute [2]. Münster responded with a goal from Etienne Amenyido in the 32nd minute, but Karlsruhe's defense held firm until Lilian Egloff scored the winning goal in the 88th minute [1][3].
Despite Lars Lokotsch's late equalizer for Münster in the 80th minute, Karlsruhe SC managed to secure the victory [1][3]. The match was not without incident, as Niko Koulis, a defender for Münster, was shown a red card in the 62nd minute for a professional foul [4][5].
Alexander Ende made his debut as coach of Münster but lost his first match. Conversely, the victory marked a strong start for Karlsruhe SC under new management [6]. Wanitzek's performance was impressive throughout the game, as he proved to be the decisive player, contributing directly to all three goals for Karlsruhe SC [7].
The KSC defense looked far from impressive after Amenyido's goal, but they managed to regroup and hold off Münster's attempts to equalize [1]. The match ended 3-2 in favor of Karlsruhe SC, with Wanitzek playing a key role in their opening success during the new season [3].
[1] Karlsruhe SC vs SC Preußen Münster Match Report
[2] Marvin Wanitzek Celebrates Milestone Game with a Goal
[3] Karlsruhe SC Secures First Win of the Season
[4] Red Card Issued to Münster's Koulis
[5] SC Preußen Münster Suffer First Defeat of the Season
[6] New Coaches Face Off in 2. Bundesliga Match
[7] Wanitzek Proves Decisive Once Again
In the thrilling game between Karlsruhe SC and SC Preußen Münster, Marvin Wanitzek, celebrating his 200th 2. Bundesliga game, scored a crucial goal for the Badeners. Despite SC Preußen Münster's response and a late equalizer, Karlsruhe SC's defense held firm to secure a 3-2 victory in their opening game of the season, with Wanitzek playing a key role throughout the match.
